Obituaries
Joseph C. Donato, 71
Joe Donato, 71, of Lancaster, PA passed away on Wednesday, October29, 2008 at the Lancaster Hospice Center in Mount Joy, PA. He was the loving husband of Suzanne Houck Donato with whom he celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary in August.
He was born in Lancaster County, the son of the late Joseph A. and Angela Yohn Donato.
Joe proudly served his country in the 82nd Airborne Division as a paratrooper from 1954 to 1957. For most of his adult life, Joe was a highly respected owner of his own company, Donato Painting and Contracting, from which he had recently retired. While limited by illness in recent years, Joe enjoyed spending time with his many friends and family, and most of all, his beloved companion, Jozette. He also enjoyed traveling the United States, especially through the New England States. He was an avid hockey and college football fan.
In addition to his wife, Joe is survived by his two sisters, Rose Donato Witmer and Joanne Donato Page. He is also survived by ten nieces and nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Memorial Graveside Service at Millersville Mennonite Cemetery, Rts 999 and 741, Millersville, PA on Saturday, November 8th at 10:00am. Arrangements by the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home, Millersville 872-5041. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Joe’s memory can be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 or the Humane League of Lancaster, 2195 Lincoln Hwy. East, Lancaster, PA 17602 www.humaneleague.com. To send an online condolence, please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com
Leave a condolence on this Memorial Page
Susie, We think of you and Joe often. I am so sorry to hear about Joe. You and your family will be in our prayers and thoughts. He put up a strong battle and now he is an angel. He will be missed by all his heart touched.. lots of love and prayers Eddie and Becky Musselman
My condolences to the family. May he rest in peace.
A. P. "Tony" Muscarello
Uncle Joe,
We love you and will miss you every day. We know that you and Mom (Rose) will take care of each other in Heaven.
Aunt Sue,
We are so sorry for your loss. You took wonderful care of Uncle Joe and he loved you very much.
Love,
Rich and Janet
My deepest sympathy to all of the Donato family. I went to school with Joe, Rose and Joanne. We had a lot of fun on those walks to and from school. Joe had a great sense of humor and could always make us laugh, but what I remember most is that he had the worlds greatest smile! I am sure he is smiling his way through heaven. God rest his soul and console his family.
Florence Schmitt Hohenwarter
Sue,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Heather Fitzwater
